New Jersey Governor Calls for FIFA to Subsidize World Cup Transportation Costs
N.J. governor: FIFA should share World Cup transportation costs
Hindustan Times
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is urging FIFA to subsidize the high transportation costs for World Cup attendees, which could exceed $100 for train rides from New York to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Sherrill emphasizes that New Jersey taxpayers should not bear the financial burden of these costs.
- 01New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill demands FIFA contribute to transportation costs for World Cup attendees.
- 02Train tickets from New York to MetLife Stadium may exceed $100, up from the standard fare of $12.90.
- 03Sherrill highlights that NJ Transit faces a $48 million bill for transporting fans.
- 04New York Governor Kathy Hochul supports making World Cup transportation affordable.
- 05Similar high transportation costs are reported in Massachusetts for World Cup games.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is advocating for FIFA to subsidize transportation costs for World Cup attendees, which are expected to reach or exceed $100 for train rides from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The standard fare for this route is only $12.90. Sherrill expressed her concerns on social media, stating, "I won't stick N.J. commuters with that tab for years to come, that's not fair." She pointed out that NJ Transit is left with a $48 million bill to transport fans, while FIFA is projected to generate $11 billion from the event. New York Governor Kathy Hochul echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the need for affordable transportation options. The high costs have also raised concerns in Massachusetts, where train tickets from Boston to Foxborough for World Cup games will cost $80, with bus rides priced up to $95.
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If FIFA does not subsidize transportation costs, New Jersey commuters may face increased expenses, impacting their financial situation.
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